Ready-to-eat pasta exports from Morocco: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Morocco exported ready-to-eat pasta worth $11.6 million (8.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 9.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 4.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.8K t |
Where Morocco exports ready-to-eat pasta to
Most of it went to Tunisia (34%), Spain (23%), Qatar (19%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia | $3.9M | 34% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 23% |
| Qatar | $2.2M | 19% |
| France | $1.1M | 9.9% |
| Mauritania | $469K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $227K | 2% |
| Togo | $195K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $130K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $110K | 1% |
| United States | $100K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.43 per kg, 45% below the world average of $2.61, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ready-to-eat pasta imports to Morocco
Imports of ready-to-eat pasta by Morocco reached $3.5 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+329% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 50% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 30% |
| Saudi Arabia | $266K | 7.6% |
| Italy | $141K | 4.1% |
| Spain | $103K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $37K | 1.1% |
| Hungary | $36K | 1% |
| Thailand | $36K | 1% |
| Indonesia | $18K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $18K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Morocco?
The shipment records behind Morocco ready-to-eat pasta exports (HS 1902.30): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 1902.30: Food preparations: pasta (excluding stuffed), cooked or otherwise prepared.
Common questions
What is the value of ready-to-eat pasta exported by Morocco?
Morocco exported ready-to-eat pasta worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 171 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy ready-to-eat pasta from Morocco?
Tunisia was the largest buyer with 34% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Spain (23%) and Qatar (19%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 43 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average export price of ready-to-eat pasta per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.43 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $2.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of ready-to-eat pasta from Morocco changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 349%. The peak was 2022 at $15.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
Does Morocco also import ready-to-eat pasta?
Yes. Morocco imported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and Saudi Arabia. On balance Morocco is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ready-to-eat pasta?
The HS code for ready-to-eat pasta is subheading 1902.30. It sits in HS chapter 19 (preparations of cereals, flour, starch or milk; pastrycooks' products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 1902 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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